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Aurora joins the Dry January movement with restaurants and bars offering mocktails and moreJan 09, 2025 6:21 am - The Aurora mayor recently declared it "Dry January Month" in support of Meharry Medical College's alcohol awareness initiative. The city encourages residents to enjoy mocktails and alcohol-free options at local restaurants.
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The loss of high school mentors hit hard over the holidays in Schaumburg, WheatonJan 09, 2025 6:00 am - Reflecting on the passing of Schaumburg baseball coach Paul Groot, Wheaton Central boys basketball coach Don McGee.
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Naperville Jaycees accepting band submissions for 2025 Last FlingJan 09, 2025 12:05 am - The Naperville Jaycees are accepting band submissions to play at the 2025 Last Fling festival over Labor Day weekend. Submissions close Jan. 31.
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Local food pantries receive donations from Bloomingdale ChamberJan 08, 2025 11:52 pm - Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce recently made donations of over $600 each to three local food pantries, thanks to the community's generosity.
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Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11Jan 08, 2025 11:42 pm - See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.
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Aurora Orthodox Christians to gather for river blessingJan 08, 2025 10:45 pm - Orthodox Aurora churches unite at Fox River Saturday for ancient Theophany ritual honoring Christ's baptism and blessing the water.
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Couple’s ‘forever’ home turned into surprising journey at GreenFields of GenevaJan 08, 2025 10:27 pm - After health issues, a couple leaves custom-designed house in Lemont and discovers a new lease on life at GreenFields of Geneva.
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Memorial service to honor life, contributions of longtime Elginite Marlene ShalesJan 08, 2025 8:25 pm - Longtime Elginite Marlene Shales, a former nurse and city council member, died at 93 on Nov. 24. A memorial service will be held Jan. 25.
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Arlington Heights deputy fire chief hired to lead Wauconda Fire DistrictJan 08, 2025 8:23 pm - Wauconda Fire District Chief Patrick Kane, who started as a part-time firefighter in 1995, is retiring Jan. 20 and will be succeeded by Curt Hanselman, deputy chief with the Arlington Heights Fire Department.
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Decision on South Barrington solar farm proposal delayedJan 08, 2025 8:22 pm - A vote on a plan to erect a solar farm where a landfill once operated in South Barrington has been delayed at least until next month.